Membership Benefits

Your membership, along with the help of our volunteer board and committee members, help to keep the IFFCBANO in the forefront by offering members many benefits.

Recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Commerce, IFFCBANO is a recipient of President’s “E” Award for contributing significantly in the effort to increase U.S. exports.

Industry Engagement & Participation

  • One of fourteen nominating organizations that participate in the selection process for the Port of New Orleans Dock Board Commissioners.

  • Active members of the National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFAA). NCBFAA engagement offers members national participation on trade related issues.
  • Actively serves on the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission, giving a voice on transportation issues as it relates to pilotage fees.
  • Bi-annual meetings are held with local U.S. Customs & Border Protection management fostering a solid working relationship.

Educational & Networking Offerings

  • Educational Outreach Programs with Government Agencies, i.e., U. S. Customs & Border Protection, FDA, Federal Maritime Commission, U. S. Dept. of Commerce
  • IFFCBANO hosts the Annual Louisiana International Trade Summit and Port of New Orleans, State of the Port event. This two day event brings local and national industry leaders together to network and educate.
  • Local & national industry leaders together to network & educate.

Other Benefits

  • Industry resource providing routine electronic updates regarding issues impacting the trade community on local, regional and national issues.
  • COMPLIMENTARY listing in the IFFCBANO annual directory, distributed in March.
  • COMPLIMENTARY listing on our website directing customers to you through various search engines at www.iffcbano.org/boardMembers.htm
  • Proud supporters of the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation (TOKC), a charitable organization supporting research for children with Osteosarcoma and other pediatric bone cancers.
  • Monthly board meetings are held to address membership and industry concerns on a local and national level.
  • Scholarship Opportunities: Members, their children and grandchildren are eligible for IFFCBANO’s annual scholarship awards. Two awards are presented during the State of the Port event. (Application deadline – September 1st)
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